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The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) President David Jochinke and CEO Tony Mahar, along with the Special Representative for Australian Agriculture (SRAA) Su McCluskey, are championing the vital message of Australia’s trade and sustainability credentials in Europe. The delegation has been showcasing the Australian Agriculture Sustainability Framework (AASF), an industry-led initiative that highlights Australia’s dedication […]
Tags: Natural Resource Management
19 June 2024
Comments attributable to Acting CEO, Charlie Thomas The National Farmers’ Federation welcomes Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s visit to Australia. Strong and cooperative relationships with our international markets and partners is critically important. China is Australian agriculture’s largest trading partner, both at a whole of sector level and for many individual commodities. The NFF is pleased […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
17 June 2024
Today the House of Representatives, Standing Committee is holding the first of two public hearings on the legislation to end live sheep exports by sea. Below is the opening statement by National Farmers’ Federation Acting CEO, Charlie Thomas: Thank you for the opportunity to appear today and share our members’ serious concerns about this proposed […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
12 June 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Agriculture’s (the Committee’s) Inquiry into Export Control Amendment (Ending Live Sheep Exports by Sea) Bill 2024 (the Bill). Read the full submission here.
Tags: Trade and Economic
NFF appreciates the opportunity to submit to Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) regarding the Core Skills Occupations List (CSOL). Representing a broad spectrum of Australian agriculture since 1979, the NFF underscores the critical role of skilled migration pathways in maintaining a robust agricultural workforce. This submission highlights the sector’s reliance on skilled migrants, the potential […]
Tags: Workforce
11 June 2024
Australians must have accessible, reliable, cost-effective, resilient and quality connectivity outcomes. Our sector has critical expectations through which we will measure the success of the 3G network shutdown and transition period. These expectations include that connectivity must be equivalent or improved, providers must priorities accountability and transparency, considered efforts are made to inform consumers and […]
Tags: rural
7 June 2024
In a move to enhance the horticulture industry’s future, the National Horticulture Roadshow has been launched to fund and promote a series of exceptional industry events across Australia. With grant funding of up to $50,000 available for eligible organisations, these events will spotlight the latest advancements in horticultural practice and technology, aiming to build a […]
Tags: horticulture
Comments attributable to NFF President David Jochinke The Prime Minister, Ag Minister and all parliamentarians need to take a good look at what’s unfolding in Perth this morning. This is a grassroots farmer demonstration of historic proportions. Frustration at this Government’s rotten decisions has started to boil over. This latest call on live sheep exports […]
Tags: Biosecurity, health and welfare, Farm Business
31 May 2024
Comments attributable to NFF President, David Jochinke We welcome today’s announcement of the reinstatement of export approvals for five Australian meat processing facilities into China. This is another important step in the right direction towards improving our trading relationship with one of Australia’s major partners. This builds on the welcome lifting of restriction on wine […]
Tags: Trade and Economic
30 May 2024
The National Farmers’ Federation’s Horticulture Council has today welcomed improvements to the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme that will go a long way to ensuring it remains an accessible and viable workforce option for Australian farmers. The change means from 1 July 2024, employers of short-term workers will be required to offer 120 hours […]
Tags: Workforce
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